what child is this.who.laid to rest,on mary's lap is sleeping?whom angels greet with anthems sweet,while shepherds watch are keeping?this.this is christ the king,whom shepherds guard and angels sing:haste.haste to bring him laud,the babe.the son of mary.

why lies he in such mean estatewhere ox and ass are feeding?good christian.fear: for sinners herethe silent word is pleading.

so bring him incense.gold.and myrrh,come.peasant.king.to own him.the king of kings salvation brings,let loving hearts enthrone him.